Vicodin
Vicodin is a prescription painkiller that is in the opioid drug family that is prescribed by medical professionals in the treatment of moderate pain. The drug dulls pain and gives a feeling of euphoria to the individual using or abusing the medication. Vicodin is comprised of a combination of acetaminophen (Tylenol) and hydrocodone. The acetaminophen combined within the Vicodin works to increase the effects of hydrocodone. Some opioid drugs that are similar to Vicodin include Loricet, Percodan, Loritab and Oxycotin.
Individuals taking and/or abusing Vicodin prescription painkiller, can develop a tolerance to the medication. Some side effects of using this prescription painkiller are fast or slow heartbeat, trouble breathing, swelling of the face, hives, skin rash, itching, hallucinations, changes in behavior, severe confusion or tiredness, yellowing of the skin or eyes, drowsiness, dizziness or weakness, dry mouth, nausea or vomiting, constipation, headache, and blurred vision.
The withdrawal symptoms from Vicodin addiction can last days or weeks depending on the level of usage and extent or time of addiction. Some common withdrawal symptoms from Vicodin addiction include muscle or bone pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, cold flashes, loss of appetite, insomnia, teary eyes, and runny nose.
